I think I have finished the exterior of the S2F-3. Look it over and let me know if you see anything glaring.

I am moving inside now to redo the cockpit before I map the exterior for textures, again. So, there is time for feedback.

Thanks for all the assistance in getting these aircraft to this point. :applause:

WOW Truely amazing work!!!! Looks great to me!!! :applause:

October 2nd, 2011, 09:06

hawkeye52

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Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

"Regarding the aerial configuration......"

Milton, in going through my stash of Stoof pix, I found your aerial/mast configuration as well as the one I referred to, so I would say to leave it as you have it.

Some other observations:
» I guess you will add a rotating beacon on the bottom as well.
» When the crew door is opened, there is a small ladder that is put in place to facilitate entry/exit. Will you include that? I have pix, if you require.
» Every in-flight pic I have of an S2F-3/S-2E equipped with the ventral data link antenna, shows it in the stowed position. You plan to have the antenna extend when L.G. is retracted; will you consider unlinking it from L.G. operation?

- H52

EDIT: "You plan to have the antenna extend when L.G. is retracted; will you consider unlinking it from L.G. operation?" ...or instead linking its animation to the dustbin radar and/or MAD boom?

October 2nd, 2011, 09:11

hawkeye52

Another note to Jan Visser

You are likely aware of this, but just in case!

The aerial and mast configuration on the -1 is substantially different from that on the -3.

- H52

October 2nd, 2011, 11:18

Milton Shupe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hawkeye52

Milton, in going through my stash of Stoof pix, I found your aerial/mast configuration as well as the one I referred to, so I would say to leave it as you have it.

Some other observations:
» I guess you will add a rotating beacon on the bottom as well.
» When the crew door is opened, there is a small ladder that is put in place to facilitate entry/exit. Will you include that? I have pix, if you require.
» Every in-flight pic I have of an S2F-3/S-2E equipped with the ventral data link antenna, shows it in the stowed position. You plan to have the antenna extend when L.G. is retracted; will you consider unlinking it from L.G. operation?

- H52

EDIT: "You plan to have the antenna extend when L.G. is retracted; will you consider unlinking it from L.G. operation?" ...or instead linking its animation to the dustbin radar and/or MAD boom?

Thanks H52; will do as requested. I appreciate all your input. :applause:

EDIT2: H52, beacons and stairs have been added and antenna now works with eth MAD boom and radome deployment.

October 2nd, 2011, 13:20

Tako_Kichi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Next, an even worse one; mapping the same.

I can fully understand your feelings Milton. I am currently mapping the FSX aircraft I have been working on for over a year and I swear that it is slowly driving me insane! The constant repetitive tasks are the ultimate in tedium for me. :isadizzy:

October 2nd, 2011, 13:43

p3aewguy

Antenna animation

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milton Shupe

Thanks H52; will do as requested. I appreciate all your input. :applause:

Okay, cockpit (Humpty Dumpty) is back together again, polys reassigned to channel ID's, and mapped. I am now back to where I was last week, except with a redesigned and rebuilt fuselage and cockpit shell. :salute: :sleep:

October 2nd, 2011, 21:19

Javis

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Originally Posted by hawkeye52

On the -1 variant, the bulge starts at the bottom corner of the cockpit side-window and is a straight line angled upward toward the wing leading edge. There is no short horizontal segment as in the -3 variant.

Mapping almost complete, and only a couple more things to get done here on the model.

Note that the test gauges are temporary.

Oh, do you want the VC Rain feature employed?

Anything else you see wrong?

Other things:

The flight model feels great; will leave it to Fliger to say when done. :salute:
The sounds are awesome and loud at full throttle; easy to bear at cruise settings (with a headset), thank you Nigel :applause:
The panel and gauges are in limbo I guess as I have not heard from diegox in 3 weeks. I think he has been on the road.
Effects will need to be worked on; any volunteers?
Textures are ready to send to the paint kit makers. :)

October 3rd, 2011, 11:20

PeteHam

:jump: :jump: :jump: :jump: :jump: :jump:

The excitement is building as we see the updated pics.

Looking great Milton :applause: :applause: :applause:

Thanks.

Pete.

October 3rd, 2011, 11:25

Milton Shupe

Thanks Pete ... we will keep pushing until you guys have this in your hands.

Then, on to the next one. :wiggle:

October 3rd, 2011, 12:26

patful

I'd be happy to fly your creation around with no textures. Beautiful! Thanks.